This day in history: Mississippi secedes from the Union in 1861

Exactly 165 years ago today on Jan. 9, 1861, Mississippi seceded from the Union before later joining the Confederacy.
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2 Decembers to remember in Charleston history, both tied to the secession

December is a month to make and recall joyous memories as family and friends gather to celebrate the holidays. Yet for Charleston, December is also a time to remember two pivotal events in the city’s ...